BJP ex-chief convicted in graft caseBangaru Laxman was caught on camera taking bribe from fake arms dealerNew Delhi, April 27In a huge embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party, a Delhi court on Friday convicted its former president Bangaru Laxman in a graft case.

BJP leader Bangaru Laxman leaves for court from his residence in New Delhi on Friday. — PTI

Strike reduces trade to a trickle at Attari checkpostAmritsar, April 27
Bilateral trade between India and Pakistan via Attari-Wagah land route today virtually came to a standstill after a strike by Indian traders protesting against “excessive handling charges” at the new Integrated Check Post.
The cargo area meant for exports wore a deserted look today.

New Delhi, April 27The Delhi High Court today allowed the use of police to force former Uttarakhand Chief Minister ND Tiwari to give his DNA sample to ascertain a claim that he is the biological father of 32-year-old Rohit Shekhar.

Tiwari to move SCDehra Dun: ND Tiwari would move the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court, his aide said on Friday. "Tiwari has decided to appeal against the High Court order in the apex court.... This is a judicial process and we respect the court's order," said Sanjay Joshi, Tiwari's officer on special duty.

Navy
gets first of three stealth frigatesNew Delhi,
April 27
India today inducted first of the three ‘Teg class’ warships built
by a Russian shipyard. These are classified as stealth frigates due to
their ability to avoid detection from enemy radars and sensors.(Details in NATIONpage)

Sachin accepting RS seat shocks ManjrekarNew Delhi, April 27As former cricketers and sportsmen welcomed his nomination to Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Manjrekar, who had played with Sachin Tendulkar, said he was shocked by his decision to accept the government's offer.

Sachin Tendulkar

President forgoes Pune bungalowNew Delhi, April 27
President Pratibha Patil has expressed anguish over media reports that she was going to occupy an accommodation allotted to her by the Defence Ministry reserved for war widows after her retirement.
She has not only denied the reports, but also announced that she has decided to forgo the facility of life-long government accommodation available to all former Presidents.